Early Day Motions

BEDOUIN UNRECOGNISED VILLAGES

That this House expresses deep concern at the Israeli Government's proposal to transfer over a five year period 74,000 Bedouin from 45 unrecognised villages in the Negev, Southern Israel into state built townships; condemns the Israeli Government's policy of refusing to recognise these villages and

CANADA DAY

That this House joins the people of Canada in celebrating their national day on 1st July; notes Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the formation of the union of British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on 1st July 1868; recognises the shared heritage between the

CONNEX SOUTH EASTERN

That this House welcomes the decision of the Strategic Rail Authority to strip Connex South Eastern of its franchise from December 2003; notes that between 1996-97 and 2001-02 Connex was given over ú400 million of public subsidy to run the South Eastern franchise and that the total amount of taxpaye

HALIFAX PLC'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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CONDUCT OF LABOUR HONOURABLE MEMBERS (HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING)

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HUMAN RIGHTS AT CAMP DELTA

That this House condemns the ongoing detention of 680 men including nine Britons at Camp Delta, Guantanamo Bay; notes that none is allowed access to legal representation and none has been brought to trial or been found guilty of any offence; is appalled at the admittance by US officials that 'stress

OLDER WORKERS

That this House recognises the value to the economy and to public services of the experience and knowledge of people who have been in work for more than 20 years; notes that many people who find themselves out of work after the age of 40 have difficulty in finding new employment; further notes that

FAIR TRADE FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCTS

That this House congratulates the refreshment department on securing the supply of fair trade tea, coffee and other products for honourable Members, staff and visitors; but regrets that there has been an interruption of supply during the particular week when so many honourable Members were wishing t

ST AUSTELL AFC

That this House notes that St Austell AFC have had 52 years of unbroken membership of the Carlsberg South Western League, that the 'Lilywhites' have one of the finest records in Cornish football, that Sir Stanley Matthews was a guest player for the club, and that St Austell have produced some of the

SCOTTISH GRAND COMMITTEE

That this House notes that the Scottish Grand Committee has now not met for over four months; believes that such a forum would provide an opportunity to scrutinise Government handling of the Scottish economy which has contracted during every month since the last Committee, we well as the chaotic han

LEUKAEMIA DRUG

That this House welcomes the National Institute for Clinical Excellence's provisional recommendation that Glivec should be available on the NHS as a first-line treatment of people with chronic myeloid leukaemia in the chronic phase; and calls on NICE to issue final guidance as soon as possible.

CIVIL SERVICE RELOCATION

That this House notes that Sir Michael Lyons' Review into civil service relocation was launched in the Budget Statement on 9th April, that the review will assess the possibility of relocating a large number of public sector and central Government jobs from the South East and London to other parts of

SEXUAL HEALTH

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SEXUAL HEALTH

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SEXUAL HEALTH

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TRADE JUSTICE MOVEMENT

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TRADE JUSTICE MOVEMENT

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TRADE JUSTICE MOVEMENT

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NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE TRUST

That this House recognises the professional and dedicated service provided by members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service; offers its total support to the Prison Service Trust set up in January which caters for the needs of the Prison Service family, including medically retired staff and the depe

UPGRADING JUNCTION 10 OF M5 MOTORWAY

That this House notes the incomplete traffic arrangements at Junction 10 of the M5 motorway near Cheltenham; deplores the delay in providing north and south access at the junction; sympathises with the many residents of the Princess Elizabeth Way area of Cheltenham who suffer extra traffic which is

HARDSHIP SCHEME IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House recognises that the cost of electricity in Northern Ireland is 50 per cent. higher or more than in other parts of the UK; notes the fact that firms, particularly many manufacturing firms, will be unable to pay an additional rates burden the Government intends to impose in introducing

WAR IN UGANDA

That this House is concerned at the continuing 17-year war between the notorious Lords Resistance Army and the Government of Uganda; is appalled by reported deaths of several civilians who were killed in Government helicopter attacks in the towns of Lira and Soroti on 23rd and 24th June; is worried

CONDUCT OF LABOUR HONOURABLE MEMBERS (HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING)

That this House notes the fact that the Labour honourable Members for Ashton-under-Lyne, Vauxhall, Clydesdale, Luton North, Chorley, Barnsley Central, Cardiff Central. Birmingham, Selly Oak, Rugby and Kenilworth, Worsley, Hayes and Harlington, Kingston upon Hull North, Halifax, Bassetlaw, Medway, Ma

CONDUCT OF LABOUR HONOURABLE MEMBERS (HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING) (No.2)

That this House notes the fact that the Labour honourable Members for Erith and Thamesmead, Redcar, North East Derbyshire, Rother Valley, Bootle, Kingswood, Leeds North West, South Ribble, Manchester, Withington, Cardiff West, Birmingham, Northfield, Cambridge, Blyth Valley, Gower, Barnsley West and

RIGHT TO PROTEST IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE

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